Reimagined ancient world percussion and melody that still keeps the spirit of the 1997 original alive. Age of Empires Definitive Edition hit in 2017 with a fully reworked score, and the track names alone tell you these composers were having fun.
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"Sick Sate Rittim." "Fretless Salsa." "Polyrhythmic Pong." "Mist Along the Nile" pairs plucked strings with atmospheric pads that genuinely transport you. "Whirling Dulcimer" leans into medieval instrumentation with a folk melody that sticks in your head.
The whole album bounces between regions and eras with surprising variety. "Siege of Winter" brings this darker, heavier energy that the parenthetical "Wally" does not prepare you for. Perfect background for anyone building civilizations at 2AM and needing the vibe to match.